Citing a "credible and serious" terror threat, the State Department has ordered several US embassies in the Middle East to shut down on Sunday. No word on how long they will remain closed. CNN: A U.S. official not authorized to speak publicly on the matter called the threat "credible and serious." It was "directed at American targets overseas," but may not be confined to main diplomatic facilities, the official said. In addition to Egypt and Israel, the State Department action includes diplomatic facilities in Saudi Arabia, Libya, Iraq and Kuwait, according to the agency and Twitter postings. A senior State Department official said the agency has told those embassies that normally would be beginning the work week on Sunday to close, but additional days could be added. Diplomatic facilities in the region are for the most part closed or operate with minimal staff on Fridays and Saturdays. Separately, another U.S. official told CNN that the Obama administration is monitoring...(Read Full Post)